Do nurseries options of sleep times meet the needs of all children that attend nursery? There has been much debate as to whether children should be put down for a sleep during the day whilst at nursery. Some parents encourage their children to have a daily nap, however other parents feel that this can disturb their night time sleep pattern. … [Read more...] about Should nurseries have compulsory sleep times?
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Physical Development ideas for under twos
Top advice on how to implement the EYFS 'Prime' area in your under two's room Physical Development is a prime area of development under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It is divided into two areas; Moving and Handling and Health and Self Care. It is important to ensure children's physical development is fully supported and planned for. … [Read more...] about Physical Development ideas for under twos
Apprenticeships in childcare
Finding out more information about Apprenticeships in Childcare What are Apprenticeships in Childcare? Apprenticeships are about learning a new skill while training in a job. Many people forget about apprenticeships in childcare as they are more focussed on going to college to study a childcare course. As an apprentice you will earn a wage … [Read more...] about Apprenticeships in childcare
Working in a Day Nursery or Pre-School
Information on working in a Day Nursery or Pre-School Day Nurseries today are also known as nursery's or private day nurseries and they all provide care for babies and children up to the age of 5. Some day nurseries take babies as young as 6 weeks whereas others may take them from either 6 months or a year old. Majority of nurseries open between … [Read more...] about Working in a Day Nursery or Pre-School
Observing children’s play
Why observing children's play is important Observations of children's play gives the observer a collection of important information. It provides information about the learner in respect of them as individual. Observations form a part of the EYFS assessment and planning cycle. They are a great tool to use as a basis for reflection. When working … [Read more...] about Observing children’s play
Why advertise childcare jobs with Early Years Careers
Is your nursery searching for highly qualified staff? Advertise your childcare jobs with Early Years Careers for FREE and your ad could be seen by 100,000 highly skilled, experienced and qualified industry-ready applicants. Early Years Careers offers a simple and free job advert service to all employers who are looking to employee new recruits … [Read more...] about Why advertise childcare jobs with Early Years Careers
Quality of food to suffer due to 30hrs childcare offer
Will the rise in the free 30hrs childcare affect the quality of food you provide? With the increase of the free 30hrs childcare could early years settings see the quality of food suffer. Do you have a chef who provides homely cooked food or do parents bring in packed lunches? Early years providers are left uncertain as to how the increase of … [Read more...] about Quality of food to suffer due to 30hrs childcare offer
Rise to Ofsted fees for childcare providers
The cost of Ofsted fees are on the up Did you know that Ofsted fees are to rise? Childcare providers are to be notified of the government’s plans to rise Ofsted fees. This many mean that childcare providers such as childminders may see the biggest increase. It has been said that Ofsted fees for both nurseries and childminders haven't seen a … [Read more...] about Rise to Ofsted fees for childcare providers
Quality childcare settings to receive 30hrs free childcare
30hrs free childcare to be restricted to good and outstanding childcare settings What are people’s views ahead of the Government’s workforce strategy on the possibility of the 30hrs free childcare only being available at quality childcare settings? This move would come in line with the 2 year funding offer. By offering the free entitlement at … [Read more...] about Quality childcare settings to receive 30hrs free childcare
5 Tips to support children with EAL
Supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) can be difficult due to a language barrier. Many Early Years Professionals struggle to communicate with EAL children, putting a strain on the child's learning and development. Here are some top tips in supporting children with EAL; Visual aids The use of visual aids and widgets are … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to support children with EAL